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by BILLYDIXON
Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muzzle loading....
Replies: 40
Views: 5337

Re: Muzzle loading....

I bought a .40 flintlock from TVM. All the other muzzle loaders I have were built by me. 2 .54 Hawkins One a flintlock the other percussion. I use to shoot both those rifle a lot until I bought the .40 and something weird happened. I started shooting the .40 all the time. I even started shooting it ...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A special 1886
Replies: 40
Views: 4455

Re: A special 1886

Boy that is a sweet looking rifle u have there. A super find! :D
by BILLYDIXON
Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday BILLYDIXON & cnjarvis
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

Re: Happy Birthday BILLYDIXON & cnjarvis

Hey thanks. I bought my first 94 30/30. I first saw it when I was young lad in the 60's. I saw many in my travels. Said I'd get the next one. So finally I found one a commerative Buffalo Bill 20". That will give me 8 lever action rifles I have now.
by BILLYDIXON
Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One for the lefties
Replies: 26
Views: 2746

Re: One for the lefties

That sure is a beautiful rifle. I really like the nose cap. I have a TVM .40 caliber 42" and it's a flat shooting rifle.
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any sightings of the new "Guns Of Old West" Magazine? YES!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2708

Re: Any sightings of the new "Guns Of Old West" Magazine?

I just received my #91 last weekend and it expires 01/01/18.
by BILLYDIXON
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: model 71 used in winchester '73 movie
Replies: 4
Views: 1111

Re: model 71 used in winchester '73 movie

Stewart Granger
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Jun 07, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got my Sharps
Replies: 15
Views: 2526

Re: Got my Sharps

That's a great rifle you got there. I had one in a 30" HB. It was fun to shoot. I use to drop the bullet in and put loose 2FG in the chamber. Put a cap on it and it was stiff but extremely accurate. I even shot mini's in it. I also had a carbine. The rifle would shoot 3 in one hole at 100 yards...
by BILLYDIXON
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody use 700X?
Replies: 16
Views: 2499

Re: Anybody use 700X?

I used it in 12 gauge for years. I would buy a 12lb caddie every six months. It's a great powder. It is dirty yes. I've got 2 700X empty powder cans that are full of dead or used primers. I don't no how many r in there. But one day I might sit down and count them. I stopped shooting skeet 15 years a...
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Dec 08, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Moment of Silence, Please
Replies: 16
Views: 1603

Re: A Moment of Silence, Please

I had 4 uncles and a grandfather who fought in WWII. One uncle was shot down in the Philippines and was killed. Another uncle was working on the railroad as a telegrapher. He was 16. The navy needed trained telegrapher. His mother had to sign him up. He served in submarines. The sub he was on was th...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A Moment of Silence, Please
Replies: 16
Views: 1603

Re: A Moment of Silence, Please

I was working in a BMW motorcycle shop in Maryland in 02-03. There was a older looking guy that just road in on a K bike. (Sport bike) I started talking to him and he told me he was doing the four corners ride. I said are you a WWII vet. He said, I was with the Carriers and we sailed on Saturday mor...
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Life Membership offer
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: NRA Life Membership offer

I became a Benefactor 20 years ago. The NRA has compromisedin the past. I became a Life member of the GOA because they don't. Another reason I joined was because Janes books called it a terrorist org.
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NRA Life Membership offer
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Re: NRA Life Membership offer

I got mine for $150 in 1976. Back then u had to have atleast a police officer to help u sign up. My uncle was a DC police detective. :D
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Decisions. 45 colt or 45-70?
Replies: 35
Views: 5931

Re: Decisions. 45 colt or 45-70?

If your going to sell ur fal u could buy both. If it's a Belgian fal there worth about $4500. I've had one for 30 years. The ammo is expensive why don't u load. I've been loading since 1976. I have a lot of lever actions a 86, 76, 73, 92 and one of my favorite a 95 carbine in 30/40. Im not putting y...
by BILLYDIXON
Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Affordable Rain Gear
Replies: 11
Views: 1871

Re: Affordable Rain Gear

It was so nice to hear about motorcycle gear. I use to sell motorcycle gear for about ten years. I use to use the cheap gear also. I never got wet. I rode a 87 Honda VFR700. I usually would have to have a tank bag that would carry everything. I also rode a 2002 Kawaski Concours that had a ton of sto...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 5744
Replies: 25
Views: 4329

5744

I've tried to get 5744. But it's impossible. Is there another powder that's similar. I usually drive 3 hours to get my powder and other components.
Thanks
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44/40 head stamp
Replies: 7
Views: 1252

Re: 44/40 head stamp

Thanks for the info. At my old club I don't think anyone reloaded there. One time I found 100 rds of once fired .45/70's another time found 20 rds of 375 H&H. my range bag was always heavier leaving. I ended up with 10 5 gallon buckets of brass in a few years. I just don't understand it. I've be...
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44/40 head stamp
Replies: 7
Views: 1252

44/40 head stamp

A buddy of mine was at the range a few days ago and picked up about 50 rounds of brass that r 44/40's. He knows I load that round so he brought them to me. The head stamp is one I've never seen before. I would like to know who made them it says IMPACT below that at 9:00 there's a 3. The other side a...
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer request. Update, see below
Replies: 39
Views: 3641

Re: Prayer request

Good luck Victor on your surgery and a fast recovery. I also am going to have a right knee replacement June 3rd.
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Apr 08, 2015 4:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ruger #1 in 45-70
Replies: 41
Views: 3524

Re: Ruger #1 in 45-70

I bought one in 1976 for about $300. The guy I bought it from had a scope on it that was the first thing I took off. I wanted a Sharps but I'm glad I bought it. I shot some really hot hand loads thru it. That rifle was so accurate I wish I hadn't sold it. The rifle shot jkt and lead bullets and neve...
by BILLYDIXON
Fri Jan 23, 2015 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clint Walker's NDE
Replies: 10
Views: 1283

Re: Clint Walker's NDE

I remember when Clint Walker came on the Johhny Carson show and he told the story and brought along the ski pole he landed on. It looked like who ever landed on it wouldn't make it. But it was nice to hear his voice talking about the incident.
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hell I was There
Replies: 9
Views: 1746

Re: Hell I was There

I also have a copy of Hell I was there. I also have Sixguns read it so much that the pages r almost falling out. But my favorite book is Keith An Autobiography. I paid $10.00 for it in 1976.
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beretta 92
Replies: 15
Views: 2395

Re: Beretta 92

I've had a 92 Beretta since the late 80's. I traded another pistol for it. I put a pair of wrap round pack grips on it. I had a gunshop back then and we got a ton of Egyptian 9mm and laupau 9mm. Those rounds had the hardest primers. The Glocks couldn't fire one round. The Sigs 226 would have a misfi...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Found my next new car!
Replies: 26
Views: 2596

Re: Found my next new car!

I went to high school in a suburb of Denver, Colo. In the early 70's. I was able to buy a 62 vette with both tops for $1100. My best friend wanted a 55-57 Chevy we looked for months and found a 55 Chevy 2 door 265 with a powerglide tranny with out the posts for $95. It had the usual rust on top of t...
by BILLYDIXON
Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rings on 348 brass
Replies: 10
Views: 1091

Re: rings on 348 brass

I use to use a paper clip but found out later on .303 British that I would miss some. So now I use a small flashlight. I haven't missed one since. Just my .02.
by BILLYDIXON
Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tire Wear... How many miles do you expect to get?
Replies: 25
Views: 3619

Re: Tire Wear... How many miles do you expect to get?

I run BF Goodrich AT on my Jeep Cherokee. I bought one in 88 and put 3 sets of AT getting over 60K miles. My newer Jeep Cherokee 00 I'm on my 2nd set. My first set I put over 70K miles and I only had them rotated once. On my 77 GMC Jimmy I ran my favorite Armstrong Tru Tracs. I put 60k mile on those.
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Favorite Single Actions
Replies: 51
Views: 6943

Re: Favorite Single Actions

I've got 2 2nd generations both .45 Colt.
2 3rd generation a 44/40 and a 38/40
3 om SS Rugers Vaq. 2 45 Colts
1 OM 44/40
Colt .22 SA 6" blue
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 special reloads
Replies: 8
Views: 975

Re: .44 special reloads

I cleaned my seating and crimping die and it still wouldn't crimp. So I ordered the lee tapered crimp die and it worked great. I liked it better than the RCBS crimper. I forgot to mention I found a bag of Sierra bullets 180 JHP with a price of $8.99/100. I'm not to sure when I bought em.
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Jan 25, 2014 6:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recoil pad that won't hang-up on clothing
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: Recoil pad that won't hang-up on clothing

I use to put electrical tape on my recoil pads. It was a lot easier to do that than replacing a original pad. Shooting International Skeet, Sporting Clays or hunting.
by BILLYDIXON
Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday BILLYDIXON and cnjarvis.
Replies: 6
Views: 706

Re: Happy Birthday BILLYDIXON and cnjarvis.

Hey thanks I just turned 60. Can't believe I'm that old. My mom says I still act like a teenager. :twisted:
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time Travel To 1971 Colt Ad.
Replies: 8
Views: 972

Re: Time Travel To 1971 Colt Ad.

I couldn't see clearly on the price sheet for a Colt SAA. I searched for one in Colorado in 1975. It seemed every gun shop had .357. I wanted a .45LC. I was in a shop in Colorado Springs on a sat about 20 till 5 and there it was it was a 5 1/2 blue for $300. I didn't care I had $20 and put it on hol...
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Topping the Lists of Things To NOT DO!
Replies: 16
Views: 1466

Re: Topping the Lists of Things To NOT DO!

I was loading on my rock chucker about 35 years ago and got my finger caught between a case and the decapping die. I didn't push the case thru my finger but the decapping pin went thru my finger on one side and the case on the other side. I felt a crushing of my finger. I was a little sick after, we...
by BILLYDIXON
Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Palo Duro Caynon State Park
Replies: 23
Views: 2114

Re: Palo Duro Caynon State Park

Those pictures bring back a lot of memories. I grew up in Lubbock. I spent about 15 yrs there on and off. And yes it's flatter than a cow turd. Lubbock that is.
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RCBS Powered Trim Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: RCBS Powered Trim Pro

I bought the Lyman power trimmer when they first came out. Still have it. I've probably saved my hand and wrist from falling off. After trimming 200 cases at a time I could barely use my hand. So yes buy it. 8)
by BILLYDIXON
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .44 special reloads
Replies: 8
Views: 975

.44 special reloads

i have loaded thousands of 44 special and 44 mag using RCBS dies. i tried to load 44 special last monday but couldnt get a good crimp can u wear out a crimper. i would say i loaded 30,000 .44 mag on a Dillion press. im on my Rock chucker now. :?
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: group buys
Replies: 4
Views: 539

Re: group buys

Ok thanks I'll have to start saving my pennies.
BD
by BILLYDIXON
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: group buys
Replies: 4
Views: 539

group buys

Ive never seen group buys on this forum. is it because u have had bad luck doing them or u just dont do em. I would like to order some grips from Buffalo Brothers but in order to get a good price you have to order 10 or more. i could order that many but Im on disability and it would take me awhile t...
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Price of Unique powder?
Replies: 14
Views: 2333

Re: Price of Unique powder?

Pre Obama #2 last sept. 8 lbs $100.00 for 2400, unique and bulseye a little cheaper. I also found out that if you have just a C&R license some distributors will sell to you check it out.
by BILLYDIXON
Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50/110
Replies: 8
Views: 1430

Re: 50/110

Took a closer look and it looks like smokeless. It was also spelled Staynless. I've got pictures but only on my phone. Don't know how to put them online. I can text you with them. :roll:
by BILLYDIXON
Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50/110
Replies: 8
Views: 1430

Re: 50/110

I'm sorry no pics. All I have is my phone and I'm on a iPOD. The box says stainless steel primers. I will try to take pictures and send them along with my phone. :shock:
by BILLYDIXON
Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 50/110
Replies: 8
Views: 1430

50/110

I've come across a box of 50/110 with stainless steel primers sealed box. Would like to know
What it's worth. Thanks
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Old Gerber Guardian Combat Knife....
Replies: 26
Views: 2374

Re: The Old Gerber Guardian Combat Knife....

I bought two of the earlier boot knives one for me the other for a good friend. Still got em. I've got 4 other Gerbers and a Randal # 14. it just stays in the safe. :D
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45/60 loads
Replies: 1
Views: 358

45/60 loads

I've bought a Chaperral 76 in .45/60. I don't load 5744 at all. I do have a lot of 2400 and H4895. I've been loading since 1976 I bought my first .45/70 a Ruger #1 which was a lot of fun to shoot. I wish I didn't sell it. But I wanted a Sharps 74 which I obtained in 79 in .50/90. So I would like to ...
by BILLYDIXON
Tue May 07, 2013 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bikes & guns (well... not so many guns) Pt III
Replies: 54
Views: 3585

Re: Bikes & guns (well... not so many guns) Pt III

I wore a Arai Quatam/e in the winter and a RR/4 in the summer. It gets really hot and humid hear. I wore full gear. Either leather or fabric. I wore Alpinstar waterproof boots. I wore rode racing gloves because it seems that when you crash that's the first part of your body that hits the ground firs...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon May 06, 2013 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bikes & guns (well... not so many guns) Pt III
Replies: 54
Views: 3585

Re: Bikes & guns (well... not so many guns) Pt III

Howdy that was cool to see your bike. I hadn't ridden in 10 years myself. Didn't ride in the 80's. I bought a 82 Yamaha 750 Maxim. Rode it for 3 years then bought a Honda VFR700 a little faster. I almost rode year round in Maryland and Virginia. I wore Olympia I think it was 4350's with liners. I al...
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Panic Buying Spreading to Bullet Molds Too?
Replies: 14
Views: 1436

Re: Panic Buying Spreading to Bullet Molds Too?

I've had a FFL since 1976. I've never scene it this bad RCBS is running 24 hours a day. I've had a redding trim die on B/O since Sept. 2012. I did have about 20 mags on order from Brownells in Jan on B/O but they came in the next month figured they would come in 6 months.. Springfield Armory said th...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best semiauto shotgun...?
Replies: 41
Views: 2989

Re: Best semiauto shotgun...?

Ive been shooting a 1100 12ga skeet for about 25 years. Had a super 90 M1 in a gun shop on loan and put over 3000 rds thru it with out cleaning. Mainly skeet it even shot 7/8 ounce. Should of kept it. Had a really cool 870 that some moron dropped in the mud and fired it. Looked really cool and it wa...
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insurance..
Replies: 15
Views: 1221

Re: Looking for some advise regarding retiree health insuran

I had to retire on disability at age 57. My cobra lasted 18 months. I have to wait 2 years to get Medicare. I'm paying $964/month w/a $5500 deductible after that its all free. But staying in the hospital it can add up real fast.
BD 8)
by BILLYDIXON
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Colonoscopy, again
Replies: 20
Views: 1516

Re: Colonoscopy, again

A colonoscopy is not to bad. The lower GI is a lot more fun to have. I've only had one and it was a gasser.
BD :D
by BILLYDIXON
Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pinkerton's is Hiring Veterans
Replies: 4
Views: 635

Re: Pinkerton's is Hiring Veterans

I've worked in security. There are some armed sites you can make $30.00/hour.
BD 8)